Ooltewah plans to welcome a $40-million-dollar apartment complex
Right off the interstate, Ooltewah may soon be home to a 40-million-dollar apartment complex.
Police warn Hyundai and Kia owners of the uptick in car thefts for certain models
Total auto theft rates are down, but Hyundai and Kia vehicles are being stolen at a 47 percent higher rate than usual, following a social media challenge.
Chattanooga girl wins Miss Tennessee for America title
Local girl, Claire Portilla brought home the gold as she was recently crowned the newest Miss Tennessee for America.
Teen convicted of killing 5 family members when he was 14
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama teenager has been convicted of killing five family members, including three young siblings, when he was 14 years old. A jury deliberated for two hours Thursday before finding Mason Sisk, now 18, guilty of…
More to the Story with Staley: Roller Derby
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's rough. It's pretty dangerous. But it's how we roll. That would be roller derby! Chattanooga's team is getting ready for its first home…
Chattanooga Electric Bike Co. to hold grand opening
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Electric Bike Company is having its grand opening next week on May 3. It's the only locally founded electric bike company in Chattanooga. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly will be attending the grand opening. He…
Hamilton County burn ban begins Monday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The seasonal burning ban for Hamilton County will begin on May 1 this year. Starting Monday, restrictions will go into place, prohibiting residential and commercial burning. However, the Bureau is allowing recreational fires, which include…
Art exhibit for blind and visually impaired
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Signal Centers' Hart Gallery set up a new tactile art exhibit for those with blindness or visual impairments. This free exhibit opened on Friday and will last until…
Jerry Springer, politician turned TV ringmaster, dies at 79
At its peak, “The Jerry Springer Show” was a ratings powerhouse and a U.S. cultural pariah, synonymous with lurid drama. Known for chair-throwing and bleep-filled arguments, the daytime talk show was a favorite American guilty…
Corden addresses divided America in final 'Late Late Show'
James Corden used part of his farewell speech on Thursday's final episode of CBS' “The Late Late Show” to address the deep rift in America over hot button issues including politics and ideology.…
Coming next weekend: Chattanooga Bacon Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Next weekend is the Chattanooga Bacon Festival. It's a free event that will take place rain or shine on Saturday and Sunday. The event will be at the Camp Jordan Amphitheater. Guests can enjoy shopping at…
2 US Army helicopters crash in Alaska, killing 3 soldiers
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) — Two U.S. Army helicopters collided and crashed Thursday in Alaska while returning from a training flight, killing three soldiers and injuring a fourth. Two of the soldiers died at the scene of the crash…
New Orleans student's scholarship offers surpass $9 million
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — He is a senior at 16. His grade point average is 4.98. Even before graduating from high school, he has earned 27 college credits and, perhaps the most impressive numbers of all, he has scholarship offers…
Police arrest two men related to Market Street shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police arrested two men in relation to a shooting that happened on April 6. On that day, police say Ja'Marie Jones fired shots on the 1900 block of Market Street. Ja'Marie…
TECH BYTE: AI Makes Recycling More Effective
DALLAS, Texas (WDEF) -- It's always a good idea to throw out our trash and recycle. But many of us are doing it incorrectly, and that trash doesn't actually…
Kane Brown, Dolly Parton Among Performers Announced for 58th ACM Awards
FRISCO, Texas (WDEF) -- The Academy of Country Music has announced some of the artists who'll be performing at the awards show next month. One of them is Tennessee Valley native Kane Brown. Kane's up for five awards, including Entertainer…
Sequatchie County Sheriff Office form Task Force for Cold Case
The Sheriff of Sequatchie County has announced a new task force to solve an cold case. Matthew Tyler Henry disappeared from Dunlap in the spring of 20-18. Investigators have always believed that foul play was involved. The new task force…
Stabbing victim found in the road near Riceville
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - McMinn County investigators are looking for a suspect in a stabbing on Wednesday near Riceville. Authorities found 24 year old Diamond Natasha Young from Madisonville in the road. Sheriff Joe Guy praised Public Service Unit members…
New phone scam targets college students
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Across the country, scammers have taken a new approach. FBI Atlanta says scammers are spoofing law enforcement officers. Specifically at colleges and universities in Georgia. They…
Brainerd bikini bar Diamonds & Lace catches fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Diamonds and Lace exotic dance night club caught on fire Thursday morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department said…
Crossville Husband charged with gun violation after his wife is shot
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators have charged a husband in Crossville, but not with the death of his wife. At least not yet. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of 52 year old Terri Loretta Pitton on…
Fill the Boot Campaign to start Friday in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In support of Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Week, Chattanooga Firefighters are raising funds with the Fill the Boot Campaign. The Fill the Boot campaign for MDA was originally supposed to start on April 27. But they…
Officials seek information in Lafayette arson case
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Walker County Fire and Rescue is asking the public for help in finding an arson suspect. According to officials, the fire happened at 113…
Powerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight loss care
As a growing number of overweight Americans clamor for Ozempic and Wegovy — drugs touted by celebrities and on TikTok to pare pounds — an even more powerful obesity medicine is poised to upend…